Following the tragic fire in Tai Po that resulted in 168 fatalities, an official inquiry report identified significant failures across four government departments. Despite the scale of this catastrophe, political accountability has remained limited. Winnie Ho, the former Secretary for Housing, is the only high-ranking official to have resigned in the wake of the disaster. Secretary for Security Chris Tang characterized the decision regarding leadership changes as a political matter determined by the Chief Executive. This situation highlights a selective approach to ministerial responsibility, where some officials are compelled to step down while others remain in their positions. The disparity in consequences raises questions about the internal mechanisms governing political survival and accountability within the current administration, drawing comparisons to historical patterns of institutional response to crises.
Source : Hong Kong Free Press
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